Tintometer GmbH

Senior Lean Manager (m/f/d)

Dortmund, Germany

Employee

Other professions

Tintometer GmbH, a family-run company headquartered in Dortmund, looks back on a 140-year success story.

The focus is on the production of testing equipment and reagents for water analysis of swimming pool, industrial, drinking water and wastewater.

With approximately 450 employees worldwide, we place great emphasis on passion and expertise to ensure the quality of our products while simultaneously committing to sustainability and environmental protection. Our innovative systems enjoy widespread trust globally under the brand name Lovibond®.

We want to significantly expand our Lean Management activities. By establishing a central Lean Office, we are creating the conditions to systematically develop and embed our existing Lean philosophy and, together with our quality management system, achieve a high level of maturity. To strengthen our team, we are looking for an experienced Lean Manager (m/f/d) for our Lean Office.

Take advantage of the opportunity to work in an international environment and develop your career. If you would like to become part of a company steeped in tradition yet focused on the future, we look forward to receiving your application.

Tasks

• Establishment and strategic development of the Lean Office as a central unit for the further development of our Lean Management organization.
• Definition of the Lean roadmap including target images, maturity models and measurable KPIs.
• Planning and implementation of Lean initiatives , CIP programs and CIP measures in all areas of the company.
• Coaching, qualification and empowerment of managers and employees in Lean methods and principles.
• Moderation and support of workshops (e.g. Kaizen, value stream analysis, 5S, shop floor management).
• Interface management between Lean Office, quality management and the operational areas.
• Analysis of processes, identification of waste , derivation of optimization measures and ensuring sustainable implementation.
• Building a company-wide lean network and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Reporting to management on the effectiveness and progress of Lean initiatives.

qualification

• Completed studies in the field of industrial engineering, business administration, production engineering or comparable qualification.
• Several years of professional experience in Lean Management , ideally in the role of Lean expert, Lean Manager or Continuous Improvement Manager.
• Proven success in the introduction or further development of lean structures, methods and shop floor management .
• Solid knowledge of Lean tools (e.g. Kaizen, PDCA, 5S, Kanban, value stream design, problem solving, Six Sigma is an advantage).
• A pronounced ability to motivate people, initiate change processes and anchor them sustainably.
• Excellent moderation, coaching and presentation skills.
• Experience in project management as well as high analytical and organizational competence.
• Strong communication skills, assertiveness, and a confident demeanor at all hierarchical levels.
• Fluent English skills